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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1949

Page

8

Weather forecast for May 18 1949 and past day highs

Local showers and scattered thunderstorms expected tonight with cooler temperatures. Thursday clears and remains cool. Lane yeatening at 1 p.m. high 87 and low 66. Year ago today high 67 low 50. Precipitation since yesterday 1 inch. Barometer 29.50 at 1 a.m. and 29.40 at 1 p.m. Warmest US city yesterday Tampa 90, coldest Helena 31. Sunrise 4:35, sunset 7:18.

Lane Yeatening U. S Tampa Fila Helena Mont

Unregistered Vehicle Fine Noted in Gordon Bramble Case

Gordon Bramble of Janesville faces a county court verdict for an unregistered vehicle with a $5 fine plus costs. Hubert Rockow transfers to Elmer En ebretson near Rhode's addition in Brown town the referenced real estate and village matters.

Gordon Bramble Janesville Ad Daily Record Real Estate Hubert Rockow Elmer Enebretson Rhode’s Add Browntown

Obituaries highlight local deaths across several towns

Death notices report John Lelle aged 85 in Warren and Elmer Hottmann aged 65 in Belleville among others. Infant Robert Alan Gackstatter and James Swann aged 73 are listed in Janesville and Belleville with Mrs. Dennis Kerwin aged 80 in Belle. Ella Leitzell aged 86 in Cimarron New Mexico is also noted.

John Lelle Warren Robert Alan Gackstatter Janesville Elmer Hottmann Belleville Dennis Kerwin James Swann Ella Leitzell Cimarron N. M

Birth Announcements for Hartwig Marty Stuessy and Condon Families

Mr and Mrs Julius Hartwig Route 5 Monroe announce a May birth of a son. Mr and Mrs Wilton Marty Monticello announce a May 17 son. Mr and Mrs Milton Stuessy New Glarus announce a May 17 daughter. Mr and Mrs Donald Condon Brodhead announce a May 17 son.

Julius Hartwig Route 5 Monroe, Son May Wilton Marty Monticello Milton Stuessy New Glarus Donald Condon Brodhead

Notable Names in St. Clare Hospital Listings

St. Clare Hospital on 11th Avenue lists patients and staff including Mrs. Fred Lehnherr of 2123 13th Street Mrs. William Stanley of Beloit Dr. L E Creasy of South Wayne and patients Cyrus Carter Freeport Nathan H Brown Route 2 Monroe Robert Campbell 2102 16th Avenue Allane Arends Rockford along with dismissals Joseph Gwietzes Louise Pinnow Gilbert Gunderson Genevieve Dumphy William Royce Clarence Jelle.

11Th Avenue Fred Lehnherr 13Th Street William Stanley Beloit L. E. Creasy South Wayne Cyrus _ Carter Freeport Nathan H. Brown Monroe Robert Campbell 16Th Avenue Allane Arends Rockford Joseph Gwietzes Louise Pinnow Gilbert Gunderson Genevieve Dumphy William Royce Clarence Jelle

Missing bike light and holder stolen from Ronald Lichti bike

Police report an orange flashlight and holder stolen from a bicycle owned by Ronald Lichti at Grace Lutheran church between 7 and 10 p m yesterday. The bike was left while Lichti traveled to Freeport for a Boy Scouts swimming party at the YMCA.

Ronald Lichti 12Th Avenue Grace Lutheran Church Lichti Freeport YMCA

Monticello Postmaster Nomination Sent to Senate

Harry A. walters of Monticello has been named for postmaster in Monticello and sent to the senate by the Associated Press. Mrs Roswell Richards has served as acting postmaster since her husband’s death in September 1946. Richards held the post for twelve years. Walters is an Albany native and a utility worker with over 25 years in the field, now at Madison Wisconsin Power and Light. Harry A Nohr of Mineral Point is nominated for post there.

Harry A. Walters Monticello Senate Associated Press Roswell Richards Richards Walters Albany Madison Wisconsin Power and Light Co Harry A. Nohr Mineral Point

Area Men Appointed To Dairy Committee

Palmer Welch of New Glarus and Senator Melvin Olson of South Wayne are named to Wisconsin June dairy month committee. Milton H Button announces the appointment to promote dairying with Bryce S Landt leading the effort alongside Button. Milo K Swanton of Madison also serves as secretary of the Council of Agriculture.

Palmer Welch New Glarus Melvin Olson South Wayne Wisconsin Milton H. Button State Department of Agricultue Button Bryce S. Landt American Dairy Association Welch Pet Milk Co Olson

Meldger Figi Cited For Waukesha Work

Meldger Figi son of Mr and Mrs John G Figi 1502 9th street has been presented the semi annual service award of the Waukesha Eagles club in recognition of noteworthy civic advancement Figi is manager of radio station WAUX Officials said Figi was cited for his work in getting the station started two years ago his work in connection with it and his achievements in other civic affairs He assisted at the Rotary club annual auction last year helped judge Miss Waukesha and is assistant chairman of the Waukesha county opportunity bond drive He also is director of projects in the junior chamber of commerce.

Meldger Figi John G. Figi 9Th Street Waukesha Eagles Club Waukesha County Junior Chamber of Commerce

Nels Larson Injured in Wiota Fall

Nels Larson 58 Lamont suffered head leg and back injuries after falling nine feet from a beam at the Joseph Marty farm two miles north of Wiota. He was treated by a Blanchardville physician and sent home.

South Wayne Nels Larson Lamont Joseph Marty Wiota Blanchardville Larson Marty

Reds Absorb Party In Poland Merge Set By June

The Polish peasant party once the sole opposition to the communist regime will be absorbed by the pro-communist peasant party. The merger is planned to finish by June 22.

REDS Warsaw Polish Peasant Party Peasant Party

Local social notes and visits from area residents

Mrs. Ole Huggler of Juda was in town for the day. Mrs. Harry Luchsinger and Evelyn visited Freeport. St. John’s ladies aid bake sale set for Saturday May 21 at Wisconsin Power and Light Co. Mrs. Joseph Legler and son of Monticello are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Herman D. Legler.

Ole Huggler Juda Harry Luchsinger Evelyn Freeport St. John’s Ladies’ Aid Wisconsin Power and Light Co Adv Joseph Legler

Former Area Resident Feted at South Wayne

Mr and Mrs O B Peterson of South Wayne hosted a family gathering and picnic dinner on Sunday to honor Louis E Peterson and his wife Mrs Louis E Peterson of Powell Wyoming visiting relatives for the first time in 20 years. Attendees included Chester Peterson and family from Monroe Orville Peterson from Lake Forest Ill Kenneth Peterson family Appleton Parks Wong and daughter Mrs L John Osby and son Argyle Oswald Olson and wife Minnie Hanson Minnie Tolackson Bertha Hanson Bert Wong Roger Monson and Roger Monson from Darlington Ray Totterer and daughter Beloit.

South Wayne Times Specail O. B. Peterson Louis E. Peterson Powell Wyoming Woodford Messrs Mmes Chester Peterson Monroe Orville Peterson Lake Forrest Ill Kenneth Peterson Appleton Parks Wong L. John Osby Argyle Oswald Olson Louis Olson Minnie Hanson Minnie _ Tolackson Bertha Hanson Bert Wong Wiola Roger Robert Monson Darlington Ray Trotter Beloit

Funeral services for Mrs William Norder

Funeral services for Mrs William Norder who died Sunday in St Marys hospital Madison were held at 9 a m at Stuessy funeral home and 9 30 in St Victor s Catholic church Rev E C McCollow officiated and burial was in Calvary cemetery Pallbearers were James Hyland Leo Flannagan Argyle Michael McQuire Frank Menehan James Flannagan Monroe Ralph McQuire Monticello

William Norder St. Mary’s Hospital Madison Stuessy St. Victor’s Catholic Church E. C. McCollow Calvery Cemetery James Hyland Leo Flannagan Argyle Michael McQuire Frank Menehan James Flannagan Monroe Ralph McQuire Monticello

Funeral services held for Walter Rizner in Orangeville

Walter Rizner 61 died Sunday morning in a Rockford hospital and funeral services were held yesterday at Oakland cemetery. He was born in 1888 in Oregon Illinois and worked in a factory. Surviving are sisters Mrs. Zella Gouse and Mrs. Ralph Reed of Orangeville.

Walter Rizner Orangeville Oakland Cemetery Rockford Oregon Ill Zella Gouse Ralph Reed

Finger tips injured at Burgess Battery plant

Robert Campbell of 2102 16th Avenue was injured last night when his right hand caught in machinery at Burgess Battery Company. The line serviceman was cleaning the equipment and entered St. Clare Hospital at 12:40 this morning for treatment.

Robert Campbell 16Th Avenue Burgess Battery Company Campbell St. Clare Hospital

Juda Homemakers Meet Picnic at Recreation Park

Members of the Agreeable Twenty Homemakers club and their husbands enjoyed a picnic supper at Recreation Park in Monroe Monday evening.

Agreeable Twenty Homemakers Club Recreation Park Monroe

Warren Fair Set

The Warren fair will be held July 12 16 in Warren Illinois as announced by the state department of agriculture.

Warren Illinois State Department of Agriculture

Gackstatter Infant Dies at St Clare

Robert Alan Grackstatter infant son of Robert and Elaine Gilbertson Grackstatter of Janesville died at 3 30 AM in St Clare hospital where born Monday. Survived by parents and grandparents Melvin and Blanche Gilbertson of Blanchardville Edward and Gackstatter of Janesville. Services 2 PM tomorrow at Reining funeral home Janesville with Rev Martin C Droegemueller officiating. burial Oak Hill Cemetery Janesville.

Robert Alan Grackstatter Robert Elaine Gilbertson Gackstatter Janesville St. Clare Hospital Melvin Gilbertson Blanchardville Edward Gackstatter Reining Funeral Home Martin C. Droegemueller Oak Hill Cemetery

Cadman announce birth of daughter Rita Kathryn

Mr and Mrs Harold Cadman of Rockton announce the birth of a daughter Rita Kathryn yesterday afternoon at a Beloit hospital. Mrs Cadman is the former Ruth Klassy, daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Klassy of 1808 22nd avenue. Dr L E Creasy, retired physician, entered St Clare hospital yesterday as a medical patient. Dr and Mrs Creasy recently returned from wintering in St Petersburg Florida and reside in their house trailer on his farm, half mile north of South Wayne.

Harold Cadman Rockton Rita Kathryn Beloit Hospital Cadman Ruth Klassy Henry Klassy 22Nd Avenue L. E. Creasy St. Clare Hospital

Hearing Set May 27 For Naturalization Examinations

Final examination of five petitioners for naturalization will be held at the court house Friday May 27 Marvin T Holcomb deputy clerk of courts announced today Mr Lieberman of the U S immigration and naturalization department Milwaukee will be the examiner.

Court House Marvin T. Holcomb Mr. Lieberman U. S. Immigration and Naturalization Department Milwaukee

Youth committed to state hospital after disguise incident

A 16 year old Green county youth was committed by Juvenile Judge Harold J. Lamboley to a state hospital for treatment after state psychiatrists recommended care. The youth was investigated following his masquerade in women’s clothing.

Green County Harold J. Lamboley

Stansburys Arrive in San Francisco After Military Service

Lt. and Mrs. Fred Stansbury have arrived from Japan where he served with the army medical corps since September 1947. They plan visits to New Orleans and Beckley West Virginia, where Mrs. Stansbury is the former Margaret Anne Rote, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Rote.

Japan Fred Stansbury San Francisco Army Medical Corps New Orleans Beckley W. Va Stansbury Margaret Anne Rote Robert L. Rote

Tehan Confirmed by Senate as U S District Judge

Robert E. Tehan was confirmed by the senate to be United States district judge for the eastern district of Wisconsin. A Milwaukee state senator and Democratic national committeeman, he plans to resign both posts before taking the oath for the $15,000 a year judgeship.

Washington Robert E. Tehan Senate Wisconsin Tehan Milwaukee

Rauchers of Chicago To Run Legion Club

Mr and Mrs Marvin Raucher of Chicago assume management of the American Legion clubhouse on old Argyle road. Their son remains in Chicago until term ends then will join them. Raucher, lifelong Chicago resident, is brother of Mrs Frank D Kantro of Monroe. Former managers Colonel Engebretson and wife are moving to Washington state.

Marvin Raucher Chicago American Legion Old Argyle Road Raucher Frank D. Kantro Monroe Colonel Engebretson State of Washington

Auto and Tractor Collide at Driveway Near Brodhead

A car driven by E. W. Graber of Mineral Point struck a tractor operated by Arthur Christensen of Brodhead on a curve at the south edge of Brodhead on highway 11 at 12 10 this noon. Damage was limited to the Graber vehicle and no injuries were reported. Green County highway police investigated.

E. W. Graber Mineral Point Arthur Christensen Brodhead Highway 11 Christensen Graber Green County

Returned to Albany for burial of Mrs Lucy Phillips

The ashes of Mrs Lucy Phillips who died May 6 in Wilmington Delaware arrived Saturday and were interred in the Mathems family lot at Hillcrest cemetery. Rev Orra Compton of the Methodist church conducted brief graveside rites.

Albany Lucy Phillips Wilmington Del Mathems Hillcrest Cemetery Orra Compton Methodist Church

Charter Buses Transport Rural Poynette Pupils to State Game Farm

Five charter buses carried rural and state graded seventh and eighth graders with chaperones to the state game farm at Poynette. Pickups occurred in Monticello and New Glarus, followed by a picnic dinner at the farm.

Poynette Monticello New Glarus

Monticello Firemen Host New Glarus Guests at Gas Party

Monticello firemen hosted 18 guests from the New Glarus fire department at a gas party held Monday evening at Grand Central Hall.

Monticello New Glarus Grand Central Hall

Billfold Lost Here Contains 102 Dollars

Basil Garfoot of Mazoma nie reported a billfold containing 102 dollars was lost yesterday afternoon in this area. Police noted the loss today.

Basil Garfoot Mazomanie

James Swann 73 Dies at Belleville

James Swann 73 died suddenly Tuesday at his Belleville home. A long resident he lived with wife Fannie and had three brothers and two sisters. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. tomorrow at Becker funeral home with Rev. Oscar Stanke officiating. Burial in East Dayton cemetery.

Belleville James Swann Fannie William Thomas Sadie McHenry McKinley S. D Walter Archie Canada Ralph Attica Becker Funeral Home Oscar Stanke East Dayton

City council considers water revenue bonds and traffic signs

The council heard that the $200,000 water department revenue bonds will be printed soon and funds available in two to three weeks. Police Chief Schwaiger suggested installing new traffic signs around court house square, referred to the police and safety committee. New lights will be placed in the north side and Chandler property parking lots, per mayoral instruction, with council approval. Public property committee leader Alderman Hare noted increased off street parking needs and will move to install lights promptly. Mayor Buehler welcomed new Alderman Sebastian at the meeting opening.

Arthur C. Benkert Water Department Schwaiger Court House Square Police and Safety Committee Engineer Gorder North Side Chandler Property Public Property Committee Hare Buehler Sebastian

Council Grants Licenses for Contractors and Operators

Laeser Jr. attends first regular council meeting as the licenses committee approves a cement contractor license for Ernest Nydegger of 1219 30th Avenue and operator licenses for John F. Glatthard of 1203 17th Avenue and Roscoe Dalton of 2019 Ilfth Avenue. All previously listed beer liquor and similar licenses are approved including 25 class B liquor and malt beverage licenses.

Laeser Jr Matzke, Schindler and Beckman Ernest Nydegger 30Th Avenue John F. Glatthard 17Th Avenue Roscoe Dalton Ilfth Avenue

Scoop on Tractor Back-Connection Causes Injury

A scoop attached to a tractor detached and struck a worker on the left side of the spine, below the waist. He was admitted to St. Clare hospital at 2 15 p m yesterday for treatment.

St. Clare Hospital

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Ree TE Ay Daily Record Jacob Elmer III Jacob Elmer Fred Grimm W. Douglas Avenue Congress Waukesha Harvey Stauffacher Chiropractor White Block Hahn Sign Service 12Th Street St. Clare Rauchers of Legion Club Jerry Simm Style Shop Fife White Enam Laminz 2 Lanz Agency Westinghouse Moon Wisconsin Power and Light Company Price Indroct Chamge Witbuws Tresh Spring Monroe Co Wis
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